Google Develops AI That Models Human Behavior

As artificial intelligence technologies continue to evolve, studies focusing on simulating human behavior have garnered significant attention. A collaborative research effort by Stanford University and Google DeepMind has demonstrated that AI can imitate human personalities. Through this research, the life stories of 1,052 individuals were analyzed, and an AI model was developed to mimic their behavior with 85% accuracy.

Google’s AI That Models Human Behavior

In the study, participants first read two lines from The Great Gatsby. Following this, the AI prompted them to “tell your life story.” These interviews lasted approximately two hours, producing 6,491-word transcripts that were then used to model the participants’ personalities and thoughts in the AI system.

To build this model, researchers utilized a version of the American Voices Project, a joint effort between Stanford and Princeton. The AI achieved 85% accuracy by generating responses similar to those given by individuals in daily life. However, its accuracy dropped to 60% in decision-making processes such as economic games.

The study suggests that this technology could be used to shape public policies, simulate customer feedback for new products, or understand individual behaviors within complex social structures. According to the researchers, “This study provides new tools for exploring individual and societal behaviors.”

Despite its potential benefits, the technology raises significant ethical concerns. AI models that replicate human thoughts and personalities could be misused for malicious purposes, such as fraud through fake identities. When combined with publicly available data like social media information, the risks of these models become even more alarming.

What do you think about this technology? How can we balance the societal benefits and risks of AI models that imitate human behavior? Share your opinions in the comments!